Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Augusta Georgia

Company: Vitalcore Health Strategies
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Posted On: 01/23/2025

Join the VitalCore Team in Georgia! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Licensed Practical Nurses at Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, Georgia for Night and Evening Shift! We offer $3,000 sign on bonus

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE BENEFITS:

Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K & Plan Matching
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SCHEDULE:

Full-Time
Part-Time
PRN
Nigh Shift (11PM - 7AM)
Evening Shift (3PM - 11PM)

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care that is consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. The LPN is responsible for tasks, activities and functions as delegated and may make assignment of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. The LPN provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or Medical Director or other practitioner.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
Possesses an active CPR certification.
Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Utilizes a systematic approach to meet the health needs of each individual patient.
Implements nursing care within the LPN's scope of practice. (Includes compliance with all laws as applicable in the practice
setting).
Assists in the development and implementation of teaching plans based on the individual needs of the patient. The plans should speak to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
Cares for wounds with appropriate cleaning and dressing/bandaging.
Administers medications to offenders.
Provides for the care of multiple patients as directed by the Medical Director, DON, or Registered Nurse.
Monitors vital signs and reports changes to appropriate medical staff.
Documents actions in the MAR and medical records.
Other nursing duties as assigned by facility

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Full-Time
Part-Time
PRN
Nigh Shift (11PM - 7AM)
Evening Shift (3PM - 11PM)by Jobble More...

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